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Venezuela Indigenous Pemon People
The Sabana is home to the long-established community of around 6000 Pemon Indians. Descended from a pre-Spanish Conquest population and fiercely protective of their cultural identity, this community suffers from a range of environmental and social pressures.
Volunteer RoleThe program provides volunteers the chance to spend time living as a member of the Permon Indian community and help out with various activities and projects.
Duties and activities that you will be involved with include:
- Conservation activities such as research and protection of wildlife
- Sustainable community development projects
- Talking to members of the indigenous communities with respect to the protection of river basins and water sources and relative wildlife
- Reforestation of areas affected by burning or mining activities, indigenous gardening
- Teaching English to Pemon Indian tourist guides and schoolchildren
- Building and maintenance work on communal infrastructure
- Initiate an environmental education program and exchanging knowledge of the rainforest and savannah habitat
Project LocationYou will live with the community of Chirikayen, located at the heart of the stunning La Gran Sabana national park.
Accommodation and Meals
You will stay with a host family amongst the locals (possibly the village chief). You will be introduced to comfortable hammock sleeping! And also share delicious meals, traditionally cooked and served.
You can choose to do this unique project along with another volunteer work in Santa Elena such as community & youth development programs, conservation projects or tutoring and teaching.
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Programme Overview
Duration & Prices:
2 weeks - $1519/€1189,
4 weeks - $2039/€1589,
6 weeks - $2529/€1969,
8 weeks - $2909/€2269,
How to book & pay:
Pay $339/€259 deposit to book. Balance due 10 weeks prior to departure.
What is included?
Transfer (Caracas to Santa Elena)
Financial donation
Accommodation & meals
24 hour support & Orientation
Certificate and/or written reference |
What is not included?
Travel insurance
Flights
Personal Items
Email/Internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
Visas | Programme Summary:
You will live amongst the friendly Pemon people, an indigenous Indian population, learning about their daily life.
Arrival dates: First Monday of each month (aim to arrive a day before)
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